That sucks, dude. =/ Although being paid to study Technology in Aviation doesn't sound bad at all. And from the way you tell it you'll eventually get to fly again. Sounds like a good opportunity to "broaden your horizons" so to say. But, again sucks what lead to it. I hope you heal up without any permanent effects from the…
Could always become a "desktop jockey" and fly a UAV around. Sorry to hear that it could be a career-fubar'ing injury, but at least they're willing to keep you around and still pay for you, and better yet when it's all healed up you can hit the wild blue yonder again. Take care of yourself and don't strain the injury, I…